ESCAPE SERIES | OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your Rockustics
®
Rock speaker. If you have any questions
regarding installation that are not answered in the following directions, please contact your local sound contractor or the
Rockustics
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/MSE Audio
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technical support team. Contact information can be found on the back of the manual.
Optimizing Speaker Placement for Best Sound
All Rockustics speakers can generate a high SPL (sound pressure level). Be ready to rock, but be considerate of your neighbors!
Maximum acoustic performance should be an important factor in determining speaker placement. Here is how to achieve it:
1) Establish where the most likely or average listening position will be.
2) The speakers should be placed at or close to the same distance from that point.
3) The actual distance between the listening position and the location of the speakers is not critical. However, keep in mind
that as the distance between listening area and speaker is increased, there will be a noticeable decrease in perceived volume.
4) Be sure to confirm amp power matches the power rating on the speaker. Over-driving the speaker can lead to permanent
damage that is not covered under warranty.
Optimizing Aesthetics with Speaker Placement
All Rockustics products are designed with a boost in high frequency response to accommodate for placement near plants and
other landscaping features. Feel free to position the product within your landscaping, camouflaged near bushes or shrubs.
Rockustics products strive to blend into the natural aesthetic of their surroundings.
Be sure to account for the wires which will run from the rock to your stereo or audio source. Camouflage wires by running them
an inch below ground level when possible.
Cautions and Maintenance
All Rockustics Rock Series speakers are sealed and fully weatherproof. However, DO NOT place speakers where the grille will
be in the path of a sprinkler system. Sprinklers typically have a high water pressure level that can damage speaker cones if hit
directly.
DO NOT place soil or wood chips over the speaker grille. If the grilles accumulate a build up of soil, the speaker may become
damaged. If build up does occur, simply rinse the grille with a garden hose set to a low pressure level. Accumulated soil may
also promote undesired insect traffic into the speaker. Insects may eat through the speaker surround. Chemical sprays may
also cause damage to the rubber of the speaker surround. This includes bug spray, deck sealant, some fertilizers and oil based
products. Speakers MUST be covered when applying these treatments or chemicals in your yard.
